Guendouzi may have a chance to do battle with Manchester City on Sunday - quite a Premier League baptism for a player who is still just 19. But he believes the atmosphere around this Arsenal squad can translate into positive results.

“I’m a cheerful person, and there’s a real ‘joie de vivre’ in the team – a great atmosphere,” he said. “It’s allowed me to really be myself with my team-mates, to have a laugh and make jokes.

“But you also need to remember when it’s time to be serious in training. I’ve been able to balance both sides in that respect and so far things have gone really well.”

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